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Label Founder Talks About EXODUS' Singer-Less Gig In New York

The makers of "Get Thrashed", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted a one-and-a-half-minute video clip featuring Todd Gordon — who earned his rightful place in the annals of thrash metal's history by sig...

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DEEP PURPLE Singer: 'I'm Having More Fun Than A Butcher's Dog On This Tour'

Jon Matsumoto of The Mercury News recently spoke to DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan about his current tour in support of his solo album, "Gillan's Inn", which celebrates his 40-year career in rock. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On touring solo: "I'm having more fun than a butcher's dog on thi...

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DEEP PURPLE Frontman IAN GILLAN To Guest On KNAC.COM

DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan will be the special guest of KNAC.COM radio personality Junkman on Monday, September 11 at 4:00 p.m. PST. Gillan will likely be discussing his current solo album, "Gillan's Inn", as well as his current foray into writing his first novel, titled "Wessex", which he descri...

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Former SHADOWKEEP Frontman Returns With DIVINE RUINS

Former SHADOWKEEP front man Ronnie Stixx has returned with Texas power metal band DIVINE RUINS. Ronnie has been working alongside ex-TALISPHERE guitarist Shawn Noone and ex-DISTANT WARNING/SHADOWKEEP drummer Mike Pittmen, as well as newly recruited guitarist Ian Rendawn and bassist Mike Canales, for...

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Former WHITESNAKE Guitarist MICKY MOODY Plays With Trumpets

M3 guitarist Micky Moody (ex-WHITESNAKE) has just had his book, "Playing with Trumpets - A Rock and Roll Apprenticeship", released by SAF Publishing. The book's description reads as follows: "In 1981, whilst onstage with hard rockers WHITESNAKE at the Monsters of Rock Festival at Donington Park, in...

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DEEP PURPLE Frontman: RITCHIE BLACKMORE Is 'A Difficult Guy'

DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan took some time off from his current North American solo tour and answered a few questions from Darryl Sterdan at Winnipeg Sun. A few excerpts follow: On touring: "Every now and again I have my arm twisted to take some time off. But a week or 10 days is about ...

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IRON MAIDEN Frontman To Relaunch Radio Show

IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson will relaunch his late-night BBC 6 Music Saturday rock show on September 9 with maximum rock on the display and American metal titans SLAYER as his first guests. The network rock show will offer three hours of the best contemporary hard rock, alternative and meta...

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IAN GILLAN: More 'Gillan's Inn' Video Clips Posted Online

More video clips of DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan performing on his "Gillan's Inn" solo tour have been posted online at his official web site. Gillan's five-week North American run is in support of his solo album "Gillan's Inn", which he released to celebrate 40 years in the music business. Gillan...

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M3: U.K. Tour Dates Announced

M3, the "classic WHITESNAKE" tribute band featuring Bernie Marsden (guitar, ex-WHITESNAKE),Micky Moody (guitar, ex-WHITESNAKE),Neil Murray (ex-WHITESNAKE, BLACK SABBATH),Jimmy Copley (drums, ex-PAUL RODGERS, GILLAN, BECK),Mark Stanway (keyboards, ex-MAGNUM) and Stefan Berggren (vocals, SNAKES IN...

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SAHG Frontman Talks About Upcoming Tour With CELTIC FROST

Jeff Maki of Live-Metal.net recently conducted an interview with SAHG frontman Olav. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Live-Metal.net: The band is set for an upcoming tour in the U.S. with CELTIC FROST. How did this tour get put together and what can we expect from a live SAHG show? Olav: We ...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist: New STONE SOUR Album Is 'Incredible'

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has issued the following update: "My humble opinion: The new [STONE SOUR] album 'Come What(ever) May' is incredible. I listen to it every day from start to finish at least twice. I think it's the best record I have heard since REFUSED's 'Shape of Punk to Come' or FAITH NO...

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PAUL SAMSON: Complete 'P.S....' Details Revealed

A brand new Paul Samson CD, consisting of recordings the leader and founder of the seminal NWOBHM act SAMSON was working on in the months prior to his death in 2002, will be issued on September 4 via Angel Air Records under the title "P.S...." (previously titled "Brand New Day"). Produced and engine...

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ROBERT PLANT: 'Nine Lives' Box Set Pushed Back To November

Launch Radio Networks reports: Robert Plant's post-LED ZEPPELIN career will get boxed on November 14 with the release of "Nine Lives" (cover). The package will have all of Plant's solo albums, as well as a DVD with music videos, interviews, and bonus footage. Each of the albums — "Pictures At Eleven...

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DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist To Guest On PLANET ROCK Today

DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Don Airey will appear on the U.K. digital radio station Planet Rock later today (August 26) on the show "My Planet Rocks" with Nicky Horne. The show airs at 7:00 p.m. U.K. time (6:00 p.m. GMT). DEEP PURPLE is currently on a break from a planned two-year-long world tour behind...

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ROSE TATTOO Rejoined By Former Bassist

Tim Cashmere of Undercover News reports that Australian rock 'n' roll legends ROSE TATTOO are back in the studio, just months after the death of slide guitarist Pete Wells. Replacing Wells will be ailing guitar legend and one-time bassist for ROSE TATTOO, Lobby Loyde. Loyde told Undercover earlier t...